MAME vs Lemuroid

MAME8.4Visit Lemuroid6.6Visit

Higher score MAME #6 in Multi-System Emulators 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit MAME

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Lemuroid #24 in Multi-System Emulators 6.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Lemuroid

• MAME fits best

  Arcade-focused users needing broad hardware coverage

• Lemuroid fits best

  Android users wanting a free multisystem app

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Side by side

Feature	MAME 8.4/10 Visit ↗	Lemuroid 6.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.4	6.6
Ranking	#6 in Multi-System Emulators	#24 in Multi-System Emulators
Best for	Arcade-focused users needing broad hardware coverage	Android users wanting a free multisystem app
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android	Android
Support	Community, Docs	Email, Docs
Features MAME 5/5 · Lemuroid 3/5
Android support	✓	✓
Arcade support	✓	✓
Netplay	✓ (best)	—
BIOS required	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Shader/upscaling	✓	✓
Specs
Supported systems	Not checked yet	23
License	Open-source	Open-source
Our review
Pros	Covers arcade machines, computers, consoles, chess computers and calculators Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux and Android-related builds Includes network-linked play plus HLSL and GLSL display effects	Supports 23 listed systems, including arcade and Nintendo 3DS Automatic saves, quick save/load, and cloud synchronization Custom touch controls, gamepad support, and local multiplayer
Cons	Requires external ROM, BIOS and other system data Configuration can vary across the many supported systems Network-linked play is available only for supported systems	Available only on Android Does not provide online netplay Games are not included; users provide legally obtained ROMs
Our verdict	MAME is a free, open-source emulation framework for preserving and documenting vintage hardware. It is aimed at users who want one project covering arcade machines, computers, video game consoles, chess computers, calculators and other… Read the review →	Lemuroid is a free, open-source Android emulator for people who want one application for multiple console, handheld, arcade, and Nintendo 3DS systems. It supports 23 listed systems, including Nintendo, Sega, Atari, PlayStation, PSP,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• MAME — where it wins

  • Covers arcade machines, computers, consoles, chess computers and calculators
  • Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux and Android-related builds
  • Includes network-linked play plus HLSL and GLSL display effects

  Where it doesn't

  • Requires external ROM, BIOS and other system data
  • Configuration can vary across the many supported systems
  • Network-linked play is available only for supported systems

• Lemuroid — where it wins

  • Supports 23 listed systems, including arcade and Nintendo 3DS
  • Automatic saves, quick save/load, and cloud synchronization
  • Custom touch controls, gamepad support, and local multiplayer

  Where it doesn't

  • Available only on Android
  • Does not provide online netplay
  • Games are not included; users provide legally obtained ROMs

• MAME8.4/10 · Free plan

  A broad, free emulator framework for arcade systems and vintage hardware.

  Visit MAMEFull verdict →
• Lemuroid6.6/10 · Free plan

  A free Android emulator with 23 listed systems, save tools, and local multiplayer.

  Visit LemuroidFull verdict →